Linwood Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Road
Christchurch, 8062
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
Linwood Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Ihutai. Linwood Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.

About Linwood Library
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Customer Service Hub
- Hāpai Access Card
- Off street parking
- Postal services
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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A time limit of 3 hours applies for mall carparking.
Map
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025, part of a series
Mar 21st | 9:00am - 7:00pm
Our annual book sale will be held at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre: 9am to 7pm Friday 21 March and 9am to 4pm Saturday 22 March.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 21, 2025Closed All Day
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Anzac DayFriday, April 25, 2025Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 2, 2025Closed All Day
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Ngā Waiata Rongonui, part of a series
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa, Ngā Waiata Rongonui.
Roll For Pride - Dungeons & Dragons - 13+ years SOLD OUT
Mar 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons!
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
Self-Care Journal Group at Linwood Library, part of a series
Mar 5th | 10:30am - 11:15am
The Self Care Journal group is held every Wednesday at Linwood. Journalling is a great way to gain self-awareness, process emotions & more.
Ngā Waiata Rongonui, part of a series
Join Tuahine Justice as she sings and dances her way through te ao Māori with our new kaupapa, Ngā Waiata Rongonui.
Roll For Pride - Dungeons & Dragons - 13+ years SOLD OUT
Mar 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons!
New For You - March 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
Unfinished and Funny Business
Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the fascinating history of unusual Ōtautahi Christchurch schemes that never took off. 13 Dec-14 Jan.
Meet the locals - Horatio Parkes, remittance man and killer
Joyce looks at the life of Horatio John Parkes, resident of Woolston who confessed to a killing in 1897.
New For You - March 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Discover Canterbury: Valentine's Day
Children at Linwood Kindergarten, participate in the social custom of expressing their affection with gifts on Valentine's Day.
Unfinished and Funny Business
Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the fascinating history of unusual Ōtautahi Christchurch schemes that never took off. 13 Dec-14 Jan.
Meet the locals - Horatio Parkes, remittance man and killer
Joyce looks at the life of Horatio John Parkes, resident of Woolston who confessed to a killing in 1897.
New at Linwood Library
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Mar 01, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Online archival database, ArchivesSpace, expands
Feb 18, 2025